Overview
The job of a criminal justice practitioner is not always easy. Officers are on standby 24/7 – protecting citizens from the dangers of meditated and unmeditated crime. Judges face difficult decisions, government prosecutors must build strong cases, and probation officers strive to help parolees acclimate to their recently restored freedom.
You understand that effective law enforcement officials need training, discipline, knowledge, and compassion to succeed in their work — and you know that the best leaders inspire their teams to work diligently in the service of their community. If you’ve dedicated your career to the safety of the citizens you serve, the Criminal Justice - General (Online) program from Liberty University Online can help you increase your knowledge of crime prevention and deterrence as you pursue senior leadership roles in the criminal justice system.
The goal of our Doctor of Criminal Justice online is to help you become a confident leader — one who can navigate complex challenges, provide effective solutions in a timely manner, and earn the trust of citizens and officers alike. By partnering with Liberty for your online doctorate in criminal justice, you can earn a life-changing credential capable of helping you launch your career to new heights.
Why Choose Liberty University’s Doctor of Criminal Justice?
As a pioneer in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create an online criminal justice degree program that challenges you and also respects your commitments. We realize that your personal responsibilities don’t go away when you enroll in a degree program, which is why our Doctor of Criminal Justice — General can be completed 100% online with no set login times and no required intensives. As an online student, you won’t have to commute to campus at any point during your degree.
Another advantage of pursuing Liberty’s online Doctor of Criminal Justice is the degree’s versatility. While this program can be used for career advancement in law enforcement, it could also be your ticket to a teaching position at a college or university. Typically, postsecondary teaching positions require a doctoral degree, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for this career is projected to grow 12% by 2030 – a rate much faster than the national average for job growth.* Postsecondary teachers also earned an average salary of $80,560 in 2020
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Courses included:
- Theories of Crime
- Advanced Corrections Policy
- Transnational Organized Crime Advanced
- Advanced Topics in Terrorism and Intelligence
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Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
For online programmes, Liberty University offers multiple intakes depending on your chosen time table. To find out more information, visit the university's page
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General requirements
A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Application fee
- Official college transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
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13000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 36 months. -
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13000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 36 months. -
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13000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 36 months.
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